Most common failures | No# failures |
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 228 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 171 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 111 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 96 |
Rear brake binding | 91 |
Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 66 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 65 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 54 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 54 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 52 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 43 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 40 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 39 |
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b| | 36 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 33 |
Rear brake application uneven | 29 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 29 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 25 |
Registration plate issues | 22 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 21 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 20 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 20 |
Battery insecure |1.9.1| | 20 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) | 18 |
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b| | 18 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 18 |
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 16 |
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b| | 16 |
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 15 |
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c| | 15 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 15 |
Windscreen washer not working | 15 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 15 |
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 14 |
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 14 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 13 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 13 |
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 13 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 13 |
Front brake application uneven | 13 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 13 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 12 |
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 12 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 12 |
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 12 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 12 |
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 12 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 11 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 11 |
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 11 |
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b|| | 11 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 11 |
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 10 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 10 |
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 10 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 10 |
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d| | 10 |
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 10 |
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d| | 9 |
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 9 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 9 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c| | 9 |
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 9 |
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 9 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f| | 9 |
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 9 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 9 |
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 8 |
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b| | 8 |
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 8 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 8 |
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f| | 8 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 8 |
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 7 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 7 |
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 7 |
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d| | 7 |
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 7 |
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 7 |
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 7 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 7 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d| | 7 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 7 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 6 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 6 |
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 6 |
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 6 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 6 |
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 6 |
Brake hose excessively deteriorated | 6 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 6 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2| | 6 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 6 |
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 5 |
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) | 5 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2| | 5 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 5 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 5 |
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 5 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 5 |
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 5 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 5 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 5 |
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 5 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 5 |
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 5 |
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2| | 5 |
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c| | 5 |
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1| | 4 |
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii|| | 4 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) | 4 |
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8| | 4 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g| | 4 |
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) | 4 |
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1| | 4 |
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3| | 4 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 4 |
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f| | 4 |
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h| | 4 |
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d| | 4 |
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a| | 4 |
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a| | 4 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 4 |
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a| | 4 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3| | 4 |
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 4 |
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) | 4 |
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 4 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i|| | 4 |
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 4 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 4 |